02/27/1996, Pre Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 27, 1996
100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER
6:30 PM
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Mayor Abbott called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Abbott, Councilmen Wright, Mundy, Barrett,
Boone and Kovach.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Kathy Turner, and Michael Box.
ITEM NO. 1 - Workshop
To begin the meeting, Councilman Wright read the minutes of the workshop
between the city and KYA that was held on February 13, 1996.
Councilman Kovach then addressed the following issues: how has KYA
acted as an organization; what precipitated Council holding a special
meeting - violation of their own rules and by laws; how has KYA filled
their contract with the city; and how KYA worked outside the city
(school board).
In addition Councilman Kovach expressed his concerns with each of the
above mentioned factors and provided the following recommendation:
suspend KYA's contract as it is; rewrite it stating that the city will
pay no water or electric; will charge for use of the fields; request
that the Park and Recreation Board coordinate with KYA and Mr. Patton's
request to schedule use of ballfields; and enter into a one year
probationary contract with KYA. After one year if there were no
significant problems then revert back to the original contract.
Mayor Abbott suggested that the city could eliminate all funds and
charge a fee for the use of the fields as well as charge Arlington
residents an additional fee.
Then Mayor Abbott advised entering into a six month contract rather than
a year due to sign ups interfacing with the expiration of the contract.
Councilman Mundy provided the following recommendation: approve a short
term contract with changes discussed provided that Council commit to
each other that during the term of the contract, Council will meet. and
decide what is the intent of the city park and maximize its use; and
have city staff enforce the provisions of the contract and bring them
forward to Council.
Councilman Boone commented that the main purpose of the park has never
been an issue.
Councilman Barrett spoke in favor of a six month contract but really had
a problem granting one organization with members who were not citizens
exclusive rights to the city park and priority over our citizens.
In closing Mayor Abbott stated that during the meeting he will need a
time table, instructions to city staff to terminate the current
contract, need dollar amount changes and clear up insurance issue.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Abbott adjourned the workshop
at 7:28 p.m..
APPROVED:
Mayor Bill Abbott
ATTEST:
City Secr tary